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Red Bull: RB22 exceeds expectations in first Barcelona runs

The second day of action in Barcelona could be the quietest of the week. Only two teams (Red Bull and Ferrari) have chosen to go on track today, with wet conditions discouraging others from running.

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How Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc performed in a Monaco charity football match

Ferrari Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc recently swapped his racing boots for football boots as he took part in a charity football match in his native Monaco.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / January 26

Charles Leclerc delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after Fiorano shakedown

Charles Leclerc said Ferrari's SF-26 shakedown at Fiorano was encouraging with no major issues Charles Leclerc shared his thoughts on the Ferrari SF-26 following the shakedown on Friday 23 January.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / January 25

Formula 1 News: The Ferrari ‘Tifosi’ was out in force at Fiorano

The rabid Ferrari F1 fans, called the Tifosi, were out in force this week to watch Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shakedown the Ferrari SF-26 Formula 1 car.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 25

Why Ferrari Must Ensure it is Fighting for the 2026 F1 Championship

As poor seasons for Ferrari go, 2025 was up there with the worst. Charles Leclerc took pole position and a number of podiums, while Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, but that was as good as it got for the Scuderia.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Hamilton, Leclerc ‘heavily involved’ in Ferrari SF-26 development

Scuderia Ferrari have gone almost twenty years without title success, and this is something team principal Fred Vasseur is well aware of. Likewise, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton know the significance of 2026 for Ferrari’s medium-term Championship aspirations.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 22

Ferrari 2026 F1 launch: When and where to watch live, what you need to know

Ferrari will unveil its 2026 Formula 1 livery in a live event on Friday 23 January as it prepares for the new season with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton Ferrari is scheduled to unveil its 2026 F1 livery on Friday 23 January via a live event.

Formula One News / HITC / January 20

Guenther Steiner once explained why he didn’t want to give Charles Leclerc his F1 debut

Charles Leclerc made his debut in Formula 1 with Sauber, but if Guenther Steiner had acted differently, then the Monegasque driver’s career could have turned out very differently.

Formula One News / HITC / January 20

Adrian Newey has privately shared his thoughts on Aston Martin signing Charles Leclerc in 2027

Charles Leclerc’s future at Ferrari is in doubt again, with reports that Aston Martin are keeping a close eye on the situation. The Monegasque driver hasn’t hidden his frustration over Ferrari’s struggles.

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The most dangerous crash in modern racing history

Formula One has always been a dangerous sport. The 1970’s may be behind us, but the risk of injury is always there, every time a driver enters the car.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 20

Charles Leclerc unveils 2026 F1 helmet ahead of Ferrari season launch event

Charles Leclerc has revealed his new baby blue-accented Ferrari helmet design for 2026 ahead of the team's livery launch event Charles Leclerc has unveiled his helmet for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 13

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: How Charles Leclerc finally broke the Monaco curse

Charles Leclerc’s history with the Monaco Grand Prix has been complex ever since his debut season. As a Monegasque native, Monaco is Charles’ home race, and with that comes a big expectation to perform.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / January 10

F1 WAGs React to Charles Leclerc’s Brother’s Personal Announcement

Charles Leclerc’s older brother, Lorenzo Leclerc, and his wife, Charlotte, set social media alight after revealing they are expecting their first child together.

Formula One News / HITC / January 9

Charles Leclerc not interested in ‘mentoring’ Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc was expected to face his toughest test yet at Ferrari following Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes, but the season played out with little drama.

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Charles Leclerc spotted in St Moritz driving Ferrari’s $400,000 performance SUV

Charles Leclerc and family hit the roads of St Moritz Charles Leclerc has been spotted driving a Ferrari Purosangue during his holiday in St Moritz, with a TikTok clip of the Monaco-based Formula 1 driver quickly gaining traction online after the New Year holiday period.

Formula One News / HITC / January 6